Hobby Boss 84535 German Panther A-type Anti-Aircraft Tank 1/35

Hobby Boss 84535 German Panther A-type Anti-Aircraft Tank is an excellent 1/35 scale plastic model kit designed for advanced historical modelers. The set faithfully replicates the prototype version of an anti-aircraft tank based on the chassis of the famous German Panzer V Panther Ausf. A. This model was created for enthusiasts of armored vehicles from the World War II era and presents the original German concept for anti-aircraft defense in the second half of the conflict (years 1943-1945).

The anti-aircraft version of the Panther A-type never entered mass production, but it was based on the existing chassis of the tank, serving as an attempt to develop a mobile platform for combating enemy aircraft, primarily utilized by Germany on Western Front and in the defense of strategic locations during intensified Allied bombing. Therefore, this model is an excellent choice for collectors building dioramas featuring hypothetical scenarios or filling the "what-if" section of military modeling.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of Service: Germany – German Reich
• Historical Period: World War II (1943-1945)
• Finished dimensions: length approx. 194.3 mm, width 98 mm
• Parts count: over 970
• Components: lower and upper hull, turret, individual track links, 1 photo-etched detail sheet
• Material: high-quality plastic (styrene)
• Categories: plastic model kit, armored vehicle, WWII
• Add-ons: photo-etched parts allowing for detailed finishing touches

Precisely crafted details, separately cast track links, and multi-slide molded hull and turret make this kit a perfect base for both standard painting and eye-catching weathering effects. The model does not include resin or metal elements; however, it comes with high-quality photo-etched parts to highlight external details.

We especially recommend this model to experienced modelers looking for a challenging project, as well as military history enthusiasts and fans of hypothetical vehicle reconstructions. We rate the complexity of the kit at level 4/5, mainly due to the number of details and individual track assembly, which is compensated by an outstanding final result. It is an excellent choice for anyone seeking to expand their WWII armored vehicle collection with a unique, seldom-seen design and appreciating superior realism.